Saints Raphael, Nicholas and Irene lived on the island of Lesbos in and around the village of Thermi - Saint Raphael was the abbot of Karyes Monastery, Saint Nicholas was a deacon at the Karyes Monastery and Saint Irene was the 12-year old daughter of the mayor of Thermi. All three Saints were martyred in the Karyes Monastery by the Turks on Bright Tuesday ten years after the fall of Constantinople.
These Saints were unknown for about 500 years after their martyrdoms and began to reappear to people of Lesbos in 1959, guiding the faithful to excavations of their graves, calling people to repentance and curing many diseases. During this time, the Saints revealed how they were martyred, being cruelly tortured at the Monastery.
Their relics are today kept in the Holy Monastery of Saint Raphael in Thermi, Lesbos, Greece. They are commemorated on Bright Tuesday.
“Having contended on Lesbos for the sake of Christ God, you have sanctified the island since the discovery of your sacred relics, O blessed ones; for what reason we honour you, O God-bearing Raphael, together with Nicholas and the virgin Irene, as our divine protectors and intercessors with the Lord.” -Apolytikion of Saints Raphael, Nicholas and Irene.
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This icon is made of solid, natural Limewood that has been prepared by hand using traditional methods and organic materials. The background is comprised of 22 Karat gold leaves that were meticulously applied by hand, piece by piece.
All of our icons are reproduced according to museum print standards and are authentic replicas of Holy Icons from Mount Athos and elsewhere.
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From the moment you first hold your Holy Icon, you will see the exquisite details that bear truth to the meticulous preparation and creation of the image, as well as feel the depth and weight of the solid wood upon which it is portrayed. One of our larger icon dimensions (11.8" x 15.7"/30 x 40 cm) weighs more than 5 pounds!
Because we value quality even in the details, your Holy Icon will be shipped in luxury packaging and can be presented as a gift for a friend or family member.
Dimension: 7.9" x 11" (20 x 28 cm)
Width | Weight | Style | Backside Braces |
1.8" (4.5 cm)
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2.3 lb (1kg)
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Recessed | Wood |
Dimensions and weights may slightly vary as these items are cut by hand.
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